Gospel Acclamation

[n1029]

Hello, I’m in the process of planning my wedding and I’d like to use a gospel acclamation from my childhood, however I’m have trouble remembering the “lyrics” and have not heard it in probably 15 or so years. It was something like Alleluia, Alleluia [insert some words here], Alleluia, Alleluia [insert other words here]. I’ve been wracking my brain for days trying to remember it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
-N

 

[benedictgal]

Hello, I’m in the process of planning my wedding and I’d like to use a gospel acclamation from my childhood, however I’m have trouble remembering the “lyrics” and have not heard it in probably 15 or so years. It was something like Alleluia, Alleluia [insert some words here], Alleluia, Alleluia [insert other words here]. I’ve been wracking my brain for days trying to remember it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
-N

Without the benefit of music, I would have to say that the regular form of the Alleluia would be:

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia (sung)
the versicle (must be taken from the lectionary–but, there is music for it)
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia (sung)

Now, if you happen to have a Lenten wedding, please be advised that you cannot use the Alleluia as the Gospel acclamation, as Lent is a penitential season. You might want to see the GIA options in the Worship III hymnal, as those are very pretty. Option one is beautiful. Please beware, though, that you must use something that is approved. I am not quite familiar with the Alleluia you are seeking, but, something about it doesn’t quite sound right.

The USCCB releaesd a new document, Sing to the Lord, which covers wedding music at length. It would be wise to look at the document as you are planning your wedding music. Also, bear in mind that whoever does your music needs to also sing the parts of the Mass as well, since your wedding occurs within the Holy Sacrifice. The USCCB website is www.usccb.org and you’ll go into the departments and look for either Liturgy or Divine Worship.

You might also want to check with the parish music director. I hope this helps.

 

[agapewolf]

Is this it?

“Alleluia alleluia give thanks to the risen Lord, allelluia alleluia give praise to His name.”

This is called Alleluia No. 1 by Donald Fishel

 

[Sarabande]

Is this it?

“Alleluia alleluia give thanks to the risen Lord, allelluia alleluia give praise to His name.”

This is called Alleluia No. 1 by Donald Fishel

I think Agapewolf is right. That harkens back to my childhood as well. I was singing the same thing in my head when I read OP’s post, I just didn’t know who it was.

 

[benedictgal]

Is this it?

“Alleluia alleluia give thanks to the risen Lord, allelluia alleluia give praise to His name.”

This is called Alleluia No. 1 by Donald Fishel

Call me a liturgical purist, but, I am a little leery about using anything that deviates from what the actual text of the Roman Missal is. Inasmuch as this may sound lovely, it perhaps should not be used as the Gospel Acclamation. No one, be he a priest or bishop, may add or subtrace of his own accord what is written in the Roman Missal. The prayers of the Mass are something that we should not feel free to amend, no matter what the setting is.

There are a lot of beautiful settings to the Gospel Acclamation that are in line with the rubrics and texts of the Roman Missal. Why not use one of those?

 

[n1029]

Is this it?

“Alleluia alleluia give thanks to the risen Lord, allelluia alleluia give praise to His name.”

This is called Alleluia No. 1 by Donald Fishel

That’s exactly it!! Thank you. I remember singing it some many times as the Gospel Acclamation when we went to mass once a week!!

 

[agapewolf]

This is from the GIRM:

*37. As the season requires, the Alleluia or another chant follows the second reading.

a. The Alleluia is sung in every season outside Lent. It is begun either by all present or by the choir or cantor; it may then be repeated. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the Graduale.

b. **The other chant consists of the verse before the gospel or another psalm or tract, **as found in the Lectionary or the Graduale.

1. When there is only one reading before the gospel:

a. during a season calling for the Alleluia, there is an option to use either the psalm with Alleluia as the response, or the responsorial psalm and the Alleluia with its verse, or just the psalm, or just the Alleluia; *

Those 2 lines are from psalms…and inserted inside is Alleluias. Seeing as how both are allowed, it seems that it is fitting. Your priest is the final word if it can be used.

 

[benedictgal]

This is from the GIRM:

*37. As the season requires, the Alleluia or another chant follows the second reading.

a. The Alleluia is sung in every season outside Lent. It is begun either by all present or by the choir or cantor; it may then be repeated. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the Graduale.

b. **The other chant consists of the verse before the gospel or another psalm or tract, ***as found in the Lectionary or the Graduale.

1. When there is only one reading before the gospel:

a. during a season calling for the Alleluia, there is an option to use either the psalm with Alleluia as the response, or the responsorial psalm and the Alleluia with its verse, or just the psalm, or just the Alleluia;

Those 2 lines are from psalms…and inserted inside is Alleluias. Seeing as how both are allowed, it seems that it is fitting. Your priest is the final word if it can be used.

I think that you are referring to the Lenten acclamation that is used during Lent. It does not refer to the Alleluia since it specifically says the other chant. A bride tried to use that one at her wedding, but, she was told that she had to use the proper form of the Gospel Acclamation.

Furthermore, what you are also referring to is when the Alleluia is used as the responsorial pslam. This happens during Easter and on a few occasions during Ordinary Time. You’ll see that you have the option of either singing the responsorial psalm or the Alleluia as the responsorial psalm. Furthermore, during the Easter Vigil, that’s the only time that you get a triple Alleluia because there are three verses.

 

[jkarp]

Call me a liturgical purist, but, I am a little leery about using anything that deviates from what the actual text of the Roman Missal is. Inasmuch as this may sound lovely, it perhaps should not be used as the Gospel Acclamation. No one, be he a priest or bishop, may add or subtrace of his own accord what is written in the Roman Missal. The prayers of the Mass are something that we should not feel free to amend, no matter what the setting is.

There are a lot of beautiful settings to the Gospel Acclamation that are in line with the rubrics and texts of the Roman Missal. Why not use one of those?

You are correct, Alleluia No. 1 is definitely not an appropriate Gospel Acclamation. The rubrics for the Mass have places that leave room for change but the Gospel Acclamation is not one of them.